Nurturing a Healthy Racial Identity in White Children – 5-session Foundations course

How do I talk about what it means to be white with my white children? What does it look like to cultivate a healthy, anti-racist white identity in kids? What are the steps that I can take as a parent, educator, and or adult that plays a meaningful role in the life of a child?

Join us for a 5-session Foundations training course during the spring of 2025 (April – June) on the topic “Nurturing a Healthy Racial Identity for White Children”. Together, we will learn about racial identity development and racial socialization in white children, consider the implications of whiteness and white culture, and talk about practical steps that caregivers can take to nurture a healthy racial identity for white children. **Best for caregivers of white children, ages 4-13.

Course Offerings

As part of registration, you will be asked to indicate which group you would like to join.

Wednesday evenings, from 7:30-9pm ET / 4:30-6pm PT

• Classes will meet on April 16, April 30, May 14, May 28, and June 11. This cohort will be co-led by Elizabeth Hart-Walker and Andrea Huang. Liz identifies as a white, is a parent to two young children, and has experience as a early childhood professional with a specialization in mental health. Liz is a facilitator with EmbraceRace. Andrea identifies as Asian American and is the Community Building Manager at EmbraceRace.

Friday daytimes, from 1-2:30pm ET / 10-11:30am PT

• Classes will meet on April 18, May 2, May 16, May 30, and June 13. This cohort will be led by Natania Kremer. Natania identifies as white, is a parent to one child, and has experience as a community organizer, social worker, and early childhood consultant.

Pricing & Logistics

Thanks to our generous donors, the participation cost is $100, with a sliding scale payment option of $50 to $150. If the cost is prohibitive, please contact us at earlychildhood@embracerace.org. Please note that registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.

**Due to the intimate nature of our classes and discussion involving minors, we do not record and do not offer recordings post-session.

**Registration closes on Sunday, April 13.

**Certificates of Completion available upon request, pending participants have attended 4 of the 5 sessions.

None of the times above work for you, or your preferred group is already full? Don’t worry — we’ll offer more in the future. In the meantime, we welcome you to visit our website at www.embracerace.org.

Questions? Reach out to us at earlychildhood@embracerace.org.

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Not sure if this is a good use of time and hard-earned money? Check out these comments from previous participants:

“I loved that I had a space free of judgment where I was able to talk about sensitive things. I also loved that I was able to find better ways to call in and not out when it comes to having uncomfortable conversations with others about things that matter to me.” -POC affinity group participant

“Normally evening commitments on a weekday feel like a burden, but these meetings felt energizing. I really appreciated hearing everyone’s perspectives and talking through the discussion topics together. It is helpful to have a space to process race-related issues with other white people because, ironically, it helps me leave behind some of the white dominant culture elements like perfectionism.” -White affinity group participant

“We began as strangers and ended as far-flung friends!” -POC affinity group participant

“It was great to talk, listen, learn and grow. Having new resources to explore was also helpful. Great group of people who care to make a difference. [The facilitator] listened to all, and found ways to connect thoughts back to the focus for each evening’s conversation. She provided videos and ideas that helped jump start and deepen the conversation….challenging our thinking and encouraging all to stretch in our learning.” -White affinity group participant